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Why Wedding Gigs Are the Best Training for Corporate Events
In this episode, Jared breaks down why wedding gigs are more than just love songs and aisle walks—they're bootcamp for high-end corporate events. He …
7 months ago
How Helping Event Planners Can Help You Get More Gigs (and Why Most Musicians Miss This)
In this episode, Jared shares how building genuine relationships with event planners—and actually helping them with their challenges—can lead to more…
8 months ago
Wealth Denotes Speed: How Raising My Rates Changed Everything
In this episode, Jared reflects on the quote “Wealth Denotes Speed” and how it radically shifted his approach to building a thriving music career. He…
8 months ago
Why I Charge $1,500+ for a One-Hour Gig (And Why You Should Too)
In this episode, Jared shares what goes into delivering a high-end solo performance—and why most musicians are drastically undercharging for their ti…
8 months ago
Why I Charged $1,000 for an Acoustic Gig—and You Should Too
In this episode, Jared reflects on a unique acoustic wedding gig at the Denver Botanic Gardens—and how it exposed both the raw vulnerability of playi…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why I Played This Gig for Free—And Would Do It Again
In this episode, Jared shares why he intentionally performed for free at a high-end venue—and how it aligns with his strategy to get more paid gigs. …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Confidently Play Weddings (and Why Cocktail Hours Are the Easiest High-Paying Gigs)
In this episode, Jared takes you behind the scenes of a high-paying wedding gig in Estes Park, Colorado. He shares exactly how to approach playing ce…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Funnel That Pays My Bills: How I Book High-End Gigs Without Agents or Gig Apps
In this episode, Jared breaks down the exact online marketing system he uses to book high-paying weddings and events—without relying on agents, gig a…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Banned from GigSalad?! Why Diversifying Your Gig Sources Matters More Than Ever
In this candid episode, Jared shares how his electric violin act was banned from GigSalad—and why that may have been a blessing in disguise. He explo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Leading with Price Could Be Killing Your Gigs
In this episode, Jared shares a powerful strategy shift that’s helped him consistently land high-paying gigs—without leading with price. After playin…
11 months ago